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As an herbalist who’s done her fair share of herbal study over the years and a homeschool mom who teaches her four boys at home every single day, I’ve learned a thing or two about good study habits. Here are 5 top-notch herbal study tips that I’ve found extremely helpful when it comes to making […]

Well, hello there, friend! Today I thought I’d try something a bit different from the norm and give an audio recording a try about some things I’m doing to embrace the end of summer. This […]

I shared a reel on Instagram a week or so ago about harvesting lavender from my garden that was a bit past its prime. Yes, I kept meaning to get around to harvesting it earlier, […]

Summer wouldn’t be complete without its fair share of spontaneous family beach days or a family beach vacation. And while these outings can be tremendous fun and a source of joyous memories for years to come, the simple truth is that you must plan ahead to get these results.  To avoid unpleasant surprises on your […]

Summer is here in Southern Appalachia, and that means it’s honeysuckle season! Because I’m always looking for ways to make the most of the herbs growing around my home, I decided that this week — the first week of our summer homeschool break — called for a honeysuckle simple syrup infused treat. And what better […]

If there ever was a season that embodied the au naturale look, summer is it, and having a good nourishing lip scrub right at your fingertips is one way to help you achieve that look effortlessly. In this post, I’ll share a bit about how we lighten things up during the summer months, from our […]